To further promote Chinese language education in Canada, the Chinese Embassy in Canada, together with Chinese Consulates General across the country, held the second online seminar for Chinese language teachers on “Innovation in the Concepts and Practices of International Chinese Education in the New Context” on June 25. More than 100 experts, scholars, and Chinese language teachers from across Canada participated in the seminar.

In his opening remarks, Minister-Counsellor Zhang Yongjun noted that the rapid advancement of the new wave of technological revolution, represented by artificial intelligence (AI), has raised new expectations for teachers' digital literacy and instructional capabilities, while creating new opportunities and challenges for the innovative development of Chinese language education. He encouraged participants to strengthen communication, continuously explore new concepts and teaching approaches, and work together to promote high-quality development of Chinese language education in Canada.

Professor Cai Wei from the University of Calgary and Mr. Miao Xi, Co-founder of Andar Educations, delivered keynote presentations on the application of AI in international Chinese language education. They introduced innovative uses of generative artificial intelligence in Chinese language teaching and shared practical strategies for integrating AI into classroom instruction, providing valuable insights and practical pathways for teachers seeking to advance teaching innovation.